Game 4 recap: Colorado at Wild

1. Mikael Granlund, Wild: Center assisted on Jared Spurgeon’s goal, drew three penalties and blocked three shots during a Colorado 6-on-4 in the closing minutes.

2. Semyon Varlamov, Avalanche: In a game in which Colorado was once again dominated, the goalie made 30 saves.

3. Erik Haula, Wild: Another great job defensively and stellar on the Wild’s 4-for-4 penalty kill.

Turning point

The direction was set in the opening two minutes, when the Wild dominated territorially, clearly showing that the Avalanche was not going to quickly recover from Monday’s overtime loss. The Wild ended up with a 14-3 edge in shots in the first period and, despite the 2-1 score, the game was not close at all in terms of possession and shots.

By the numbers

0 Shots by Avalanche star rookie Nathan MacKinnon.

5 Assists by Zach Parise, which leads the Wild in the playoffs (one Thursday).

Cassie Breen threw the ball high the air as the clock wound down Monday night on the biggest victory in Central Michigan women's basketball history. Seconds later her joyous teammates and coaches were falling into each other's arms.